Ligularia sagitta
Ligularia sagitta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ligularia sagitta, is a perennial herb native to East Asia, celebrated for its striking, arrow-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow blooms. Often found in moist, shady habitats, this resilient plant is valued in traditional practices for its potential therapeutic properties and its ornamental beauty in gardens.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Radix · Rhizome
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Senecillis Ovato-Oblonga · Ligularia Kansuensis · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ligularia sagittaSynonyms
- Senecillis ovato-oblonga
- Ligularia kansuensis
- Ligularia ovato-oblonga
- Ligularia sagitta var. ovatooblonga
- Senecillis sagitta
- Senecio sagitta
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ligularia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ligularia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions within China. It can be found growing in the landscapes of China South-Central and the northern stretches of Inner Mongolia. Additionally, its presence extends into the Manchuria region. The species is also documented in the areas of China North-Central. Finally, its range includes the high-altitude territories of Qinghai.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ligularia sagittata, is valued in traditional medicine for its various components, particularly those found below the soil surface. The medicinal properties are often concentrated in the rhizome, which serves as a vital storage organ for the plant's nutrients and bioactive compounds. Additionally, the radix, or the root system, is frequently utilized in herbal preparations to harness its specific therapeutic effects.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| radix | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ligularia sagitta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-oxo-9-desoxycacalol, BAKKENOLIDE, Lupeol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-oxo-9-desoxycacalol | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BAKKENOLIDE | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| radix | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |